Tennessee

UPDATE: Body found by hunters in Rock Island has been identified

Jan 05, 2022 at 12:02 pm by WGNS

WGNS has an update on a missing person report that was filed in November of 2021. Reports now indicate a body discovered by hunters this past Friday morning in the Rock I.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Promoted to Captain

Jan 05, 2022 at 11:41 am by WGNS

Veteran detention Sgt. Curtis Little was promoted to captain by Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh and Deputy Chief Kevin Henderson Tuesday at the Rutherford County Adult Detention.... Read More

The Flu is Making a Comeback in Tennessee along with COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Jan 05, 2022 at 09:46 am by WGNS

The flu (or Influenza-Like Illness -ILI) is making a big comeback and local residents in Murfreesboro, Smyrna and surrounding cities are feeling the impact. Wit.... Read More

The exciting life of Senior Citizens in Today's Times - Show aired "LIVE" at Adams Place in Murfreesboro

Jan 05, 2022 at 09:42 am by Producer

Hear the WGNS Podcast of this show (1/5/2022) above): WGNS Host Bart Walker (filling in for Truman Jones) is joined by Adams Place Director Terri Deal to talk about seniors to.... Read More

WGNS talks to the Murfreesboro Police Department about Crime and Changes in Murfreesboro as the City Grows

Jan 05, 2022 at 09:24 am by Producer

This morning, WGNS host Scott Walker talked to Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen, Captain Don Fanning and Public Information Officer Larry Flowers. Some of the topics co.... Read More

Commentary: Media Control, the Nobel Peace Prize and More, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jan 05, 2022 at 07:36 am by WGNS

Commentary by MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss: The Nobel Peace Prize, journalist working under turmoil that included the murder of other reporters – and then.... Read More

Wednesday: Lindy King

Jan 05, 2022 at 06:15 am by Producer

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 Lindy King is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for always having a smile and kind words for friends. Lind.... Read More

Haley Road Recycling Center Temporarily Closed

Jan 04, 2022 at 06:07 pm by WGNS

“Rutherford County’s Recycling Center located at 1140 Haley Road is temporarily closed effective immediately due to staffing issues caused by the COVID-19 virus. A.... Read More

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Access Increases in Areas With Large Medicaid Population

Jan 04, 2022 at 06:05 pm by WGNS

Researchers report that in communities where Medicaid is a more common source of insurance, providers of buprenorphine, an effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), a.... Read More

‘Accommodating’ MTSU graduate faculty helping state employee conquer master’s degree challenge

Jan 04, 2022 at 05:51 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Brandon Whitehead has always been ready for a challenge. He overcame a major surgery when he was 5 years old, has dealt with vision loss since.... Read More

Ready for a cold Swim? The annual Murfreesboro Polar Bear Plunge is THIS Saturday!

Jan 04, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held this weekend at the Sports*Com outdoor pool. Murfreesboro Parks & Rec Director Nate Williams said that if it snows this Saturday.... Read More

COVID Shifts Families to Camping - Survey Says, "Tennessee sees 52.7% climb in camping reservations since 2015"

Jan 04, 2022 at 10:50 am by WGNS

A recent survey that WGNS stumbled across, shows that Tennesseans seem to be enjoying old fashioned camping trips now more than ever.From 2015 to 2020, Recreation.gov reported.... Read More

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Seeks Nominations for Governor's Environmental Awards

Jan 04, 2022 at 09:53 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is inviting Tennesseans to submit nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards.&l.... Read More

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 - Swap N’ Shop

Jan 04, 2022 at 08:25 am by Producer

FOR SALE: Two wheelchairs and 2 walkers with the seat and hand brake $200 for all OBO 615-260-3305 call or text FOR SALE: Red Oak Office Desk.... Read More

Snow Patrol: RuCo & City Schools 1-Hour Late Today (Tuesday, January 4th, 2022)

Jan 03, 2022 at 07:47 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools: Schools will reopen Tuesday, but on a one-hour delay. Spokesman James Evans says, "We want to ensure the sun is up for all bus drivers to be ab.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools remind parents of COVID-19 protocols as second semester begins

Jan 03, 2022 at 06:01 pm by WGNS

With the second semester of school starting this week (starts on Tuesday, 01/04/2022), many Rutherford County School parents and county school employees may have questions a.... Read More

MLK Tribute 10AM Jan. 17th at La Vergne City Hall

Jan 03, 2022 at 06:01 pm by WGNS

(La VERGNE, TN) At 10:00 o’clock Monday morning, January 17, 2022, the La Vergne City Hall is the site of the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance Ceremo.... Read More

Teen killed in Crash on Old Hickory Blvd. near Cane Ridge Rd.

Jan 03, 2022 at 02:15 pm by WGNSRadio

On New Year's day - just barely over the Rutherford County line in Antioch, a 17-year-old driver died in a 7 a.m. single-car crash on Old Hickory Boulevard near Cane Ridge Roa.... Read More

12.8% Of Tennessee Housing Is High-Density

Jan 03, 2022 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

A recent analysis found that 12.8% of all Tennessee housing is high-density—defined as structures with five housing units or more.High-density housing can provide a numb.... Read More

Wanted by Murfreesboro Police - Shoplifting Alligations

Jan 03, 2022 at 11:32 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Criminal Investigations Division / Property Crime detectives have been investigating a theft of property case that unfolded at Walmart. The theft occur.... Read More